Tag: self-acceptance
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My Complex Feelings About Swimsuit Season
Get Pregnant Fast Not long ago, I found myself throwing an all-too-familiar pity party after an exasperating experience while shopping for a swimsuit. Before I became a mom, I could slip into any size without a second thought. Those carefree days are long gone. Now, I find myself outside the dressing room, clutching an array…
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My Daughter’s Unique Appearance Deserves Understanding, Not Pity
Get Pregnant Fast Hey everyone, let’s have a candid conversation about something close to my heart. My baby girl, Lily, has a noticeable “birthmark” on her face known as a capillary hemangioma. To give you an idea of its size, it’s roughly 5-by-6 centimeters. It’s typically the first thing people notice when they see her.…
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5 Reasons I’m Not Coloring My Grey Hair
Get Pregnant Fast As trends come and go, I’ve watched many young adults embrace silver hair as a fashion statement. Meanwhile, my own hair has taken on a decidedly grey hue that’s less chic and more chaotic. My young son finds it amusing, my parents are perplexed by my lack of action, and I suspect…
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Why I’m Embracing My Gray Hair Journey
Get Pregnant Fast As I reach the wise age of 26, I’ve come to some undeniable realizations about life and self-acceptance. Here are a few: While the existence of a higher power may be debatable, the genius behind Netflix is a true deity (bless you, creator). Cheetos may leave your fingers stained, but their deliciousness…
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I Miss the Catcalls
Get Pregnant Fast I can sense the heated responses from the passionate feminists reading this (and, yes, I consider myself one of them). I can almost hear the frustrated groans and comments about how I must be affected by this misogynistic society. Let me clarify: I’m not condoning catcalling in any way. I’m simply saying…
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5 Surprising Realities of Your 40-Something Self That Would Shock Your 20-Something Self
Get Pregnant Fast In your twenties, the thought of reaching forty felt like a distant, foggy future reserved for those who had succumbed to the mundane. You envisioned a life filled with adventure, spontaneity, and endless opportunities, far away from kids, mortgages, and—heaven forbid—socks with sandals. You were the picture of youth, complete with perfectly…
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Why Embracing 40 Can Be a Remarkable Experience
Get Pregnant Fast As I approached my 40th birthday, I realized I had been living in the shadows of this milestone far earlier than I expected. The moment I turned 36, 40 became this distant yet looming presence, much like a vehicle in a dream that you know is going to collide with you. During…
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Embracing the Beauty of a ‘Lived-In’ Home
Get Pregnant Fast I usually pride myself on being relatively organized. I have enough time to manage my tasks, so I’m not seeking any accolades. However, despite my efforts to balance my desire for order with the realities of daily life with kids, a recent visit to a home without children left me feeling less…